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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.36, 638.07 and 315.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.36, 638.07 and 315.06 is: 434.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.36 : 638.07 = 315.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.36/638.07 = 315.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.36x = 638.07 × 315.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.36x = 201,030.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,030.33/462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.79

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