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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.37 and 314.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.37 and 314.12 is: 471.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.37 = 314.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.37 = 314.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.37 × 314.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 217,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,173.14/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.42

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