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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.52, 692.19 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.52, 692.19 and 315.18 is: 472.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.52 : 692.19 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.52/692.19 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.52x = 692.19 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.52x = 218,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,164.44/461.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.71

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