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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.51, 693.78 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.51, 693.78 and 315.91 is: 473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.51 : 693.78 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.51/693.78 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.51x = 693.78 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.51x = 219,174.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,174.47/462.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.88

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