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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 696.36 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 696.36 and 319.52 is: 480.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 696.36 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/696.36 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 696.36 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 222,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,500.95/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.40

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