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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.37, 638.31 and 313.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.37, 638.31 and 313.10 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.37 : 638.31 = 313.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.37/638.31 = 313.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.37x = 638.31 × 313.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.37x = 199,851.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,851.67/462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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