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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 694.44 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 694.44 and 318.78 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 694.44 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/694.44 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 694.44 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 221,373.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,373.58/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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