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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.84, 638.82 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.84, 638.82 and 315.60 is: 435.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.84 : 638.82 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.84/638.82 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.84x = 638.82 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.84x = 201,611.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,611.59/462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.60

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