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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.03, 638.10 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.03, 638.10 and 315.06 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.03 : 638.10 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.03/638.10 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.03x = 638.10 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.03x = 201,039.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,039.79/462.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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