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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.88, 691.47 and 317.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.88, 691.47 and 317.16 is: 474.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.88 : 691.47 = 317.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.88/691.47 = 317.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.88x = 691.47 × 317.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.88x = 219,306.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,306.63/461.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.81

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