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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.94, 694.19 and 316.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.94, 694.19 and 316.73 is: 474.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.94 : 694.19 = 316.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.94/694.19 = 316.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.94x = 694.19 × 316.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.94x = 219,869.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,869.22/462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.95

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