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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 696.52 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 696.52 and 310.20 is: 465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 696.52 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/696.52 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 696.52 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 216,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,060.50/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.45

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