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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.27, 693.18 and 316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.27, 693.18 and 316.25 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.27 : 693.18 = 316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.27/693.18 = 316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.27x = 693.18 × 316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.27x = 219,214.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,214.71/462.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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