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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.88, 692.88 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.88, 692.88 and 318.88 is: 477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.88 : 692.88 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.88/692.88 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.88x = 692.88 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.88x = 220,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,945.57/462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.33

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