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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.62, 638.67 and 315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.62, 638.67 and 315.47 is: 435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.62 : 638.67 = 315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.62/638.67 = 315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.62x = 638.67 × 315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.62x = 201,481.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,481.22/462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.52

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