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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 696.30 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 696.30 and 310.36 is: 465.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 696.30 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/696.30 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 696.30 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 216,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,103.67/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.18

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