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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.08, 693 and 317.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.08, 693 and 317.36 is: 475.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.08 : 693 = 317.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.08/693 = 317.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.08x = 693 × 317.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.08x = 219,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,930.48/462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.96

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