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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 695.59 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 695.59 and 318.06 is: 476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 695.59 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/695.59 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 695.59 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 221,238.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,238.56/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.47

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