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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 694.79 and 317.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 694.79 and 317.00 is: 475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 694.79 = 317.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/694.79 = 317.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 694.79 × 317.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 220,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,243.37/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.41

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