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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.24, 638.15 and 315.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.24, 638.15 and 315.09 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.24 : 638.15 = 315.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.24/638.15 = 315.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.24x = 638.15 × 315.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.24x = 201,073.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,073.11/462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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