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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.50 and 315.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.50 and 315.68 is: 435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.50 = 315.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.50 = 315.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.50 × 315.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 201,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,561.68/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.49

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