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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 696.50 and 318.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 696.50 and 318.43 is: 477.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 696.50 = 318.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/696.50 = 318.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 696.50 × 318.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 221,786.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,786.97/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.13

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