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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.47, 638.15 and 315.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.47, 638.15 and 315.32 is: 435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.47 : 638.15 = 315.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.47/638.15 = 315.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.47x = 638.15 × 315.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.47x = 201,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,216.69/462.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.10

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