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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.80 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.80 and 310.32 is: 465.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.80 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.80 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.80 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 215,610.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,610.34/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.00

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