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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.62, 700.71 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.62, 700.71 and 313.53 is: 470.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.62 : 700.71 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.62/700.71 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.62x = 700.71 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.62x = 219,693.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,693.61/466.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.82

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