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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.97, 700.11 and 312.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.97, 700.11 and 312.53 is: 468.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.97 : 700.11 = 312.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.97/700.11 = 312.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.97x = 700.11 × 312.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.97x = 218,801.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,801.88/466.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.56

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