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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.04 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.04 and 315.18 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.04 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.04 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.04 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 201,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,097.45/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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