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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 696.10 and 310.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 696.10 and 310.57 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 696.10 = 310.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/696.10 = 310.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 696.10 × 310.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 216,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,187.78/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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