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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.74, 697.46 and 318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.74, 697.46 and 318.18 is: 477.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.74 : 697.46 = 318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.74/697.46 = 318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.74x = 697.46 × 318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.74x = 221,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,916.71/464.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.51

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