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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.71, 638.30 and 313.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.71, 638.30 and 313.34 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.71 : 638.30 = 313.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.71/638.30 = 313.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.71x = 638.30 × 313.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.71x = 200,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,000.16/462.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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