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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.53, 692.02 and 315.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.53, 692.02 and 315.46 is: 473.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.53 : 692.02 = 315.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.53/692.02 = 315.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.53x = 692.02 × 315.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.53x = 218,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,304.63/461.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.00

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