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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 697.80 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 697.80 and 312.20 is: 467.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 697.80 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/697.80 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 697.80 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 217,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,853.16/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.40

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