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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.89, 689.85 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.89, 689.85 and 316.17 is: 473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.89 : 689.85 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.89/689.85 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.89x = 689.85 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.89x = 218,109.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,109.87/460.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.24

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