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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.64, 700.20 and 313.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.64, 700.20 and 313.56 is: 469.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.64 : 700.20 = 313.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.64/700.20 = 313.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.64x = 700.20 × 313.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.64x = 219,554.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,554.71/467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.50

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