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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.89, 691.35 and 317.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.89, 691.35 and 317.17 is: 474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.89 : 691.35 = 317.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.89/691.35 = 317.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.89x = 691.35 × 317.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.89x = 219,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,275.48/461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.74

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