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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 695.70 and 315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 695.70 and 315.25 is: 473.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 695.70 = 315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/695.70 = 315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 695.70 × 315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 219,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,319.43/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.17

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