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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.65, 638.34 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.65, 638.34 and 315.36 is: 435.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.65 : 638.34 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.65/638.34 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.65x = 638.34 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.65x = 201,306.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,306.90/462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.12

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