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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 694.38 and 318.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 694.38 and 318.68 is: 478.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 694.38 = 318.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/694.38 = 318.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 694.38 × 318.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 221,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,285.02/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.27

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