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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 463.50 and 317.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 463.50 and 317.46 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 463.50 = 317.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/463.50 = 317.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 463.50 × 317.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 147,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,142.71/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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