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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 694.34 and 318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 694.34 and 318.64 is: 477.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 694.34 = 318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/694.34 = 318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 694.34 × 318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 221,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,244.50/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.77

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