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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.02, 696.82 and 318.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.02, 696.82 and 318.25 is: 476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.02 : 696.82 = 318.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.02/696.82 = 318.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.02x = 696.82 × 318.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.02x = 221,762.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,762.97/465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.89

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