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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 695.96 and 317.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 695.96 and 317.37 is: 476.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 695.96 = 317.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/695.96 = 317.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 695.96 × 317.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 220,877.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,877.62/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.07

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