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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.57, 695.49 and 310.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.57, 695.49 and 310.20 is: 464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.57 : 695.49 = 310.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.57/695.49 = 310.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.57x = 695.49 × 310.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.57x = 215,741.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,741.00/464.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.39

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