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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 639.24 and 315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 639.24 and 315.21 is: 435.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 639.24 = 315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/639.24 = 315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 639.24 × 315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 201,492.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,492.46/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.35

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