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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 697.11 and 318.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 697.11 and 318.38 is: 477.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 697.11 = 318.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/697.11 = 318.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 697.11 × 318.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 221,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,945.88/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.31

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