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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.01, 694.80 and 317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.01, 694.80 and 317.40 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.01 : 694.80 = 317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.01/694.80 = 317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.01x = 694.80 × 317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.01x = 220,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,529.52/464.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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