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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 638.90 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 638.90 and 315.75 is: 436.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 638.90 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/638.90 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 638.90 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 201,731.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,731.53/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.00

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