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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.98, 638.60 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.98, 638.60 and 315.36 is: 434.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.98 : 638.60 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.98/638.60 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.98x = 638.60 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.98x = 201,387.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,387.32/462.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.98

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