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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 697.38 and 318.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 697.38 and 318.93 is: 477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 697.38 = 318.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/697.38 = 318.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 697.38 × 318.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 222,415.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,415.40/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.76

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