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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.01, 696.30 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.01, 696.30 and 318.40 is: 476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.01 : 696.30 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.01/696.30 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.01x = 696.30 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.01x = 221,701.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,701.92/465.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.77

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