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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.56, 638.55 and 315.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.56, 638.55 and 315.95 is: 436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.56 : 638.55 = 315.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.56/638.55 = 315.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.56x = 638.55 × 315.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.56x = 201,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,746.68/462.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.16

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