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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 696.43 and 310.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 696.43 and 310.35 is: 464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 696.43 = 310.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/696.43 = 310.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 696.43 × 310.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 216,137.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,137.05/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.89

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