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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 694.38 and 319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 694.38 and 319 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 694.38 = 319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/694.38 = 319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 694.38 × 319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 221,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,507.22/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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