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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 695 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 695 and 316.50 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 695 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/695 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 695 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 219,967.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,967.50/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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