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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.71, 691.38 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.71, 691.38 and 316.17 is: 474.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.71 : 691.38 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.71/691.38 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.71x = 691.38 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.71x = 218,593.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,593.61/460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.47

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