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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 694.77 and 316.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 694.77 and 316.77 is: 474.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 694.77 = 316.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/694.77 = 316.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 694.77 × 316.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 220,082.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,082.29/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.49

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