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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.79, 697.13 and 310.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.79, 697.13 and 310.81 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.79 : 697.13 = 310.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.79/697.13 = 310.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.79x = 697.13 × 310.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.79x = 216,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,676.99/464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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