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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.31, 638.08 and 314.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.31, 638.08 and 314.99 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.31 : 638.08 = 314.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.31/638.08 = 314.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.31x = 638.08 × 314.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.31x = 200,987.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,987.23/462.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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