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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.92, 691.50 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.92, 691.50 and 315.30 is: 473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.92 : 691.50 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.92/691.50 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.92x = 691.50 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.92x = 218,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,029.95/460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.03

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