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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.68, 691.44 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.68, 691.44 and 316.50 is: 475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.68 : 691.44 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.68/691.44 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.68x = 691.44 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.68x = 218,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,840.76/460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.04

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