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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.72, 692.40 and 317.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.72, 692.40 and 317.48 is: 476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.72 : 692.40 = 317.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.72/692.40 = 317.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.72x = 692.40 × 317.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.72x = 219,823.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,823.15/461.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.10

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