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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 639.08 and 315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 639.08 and 315.71 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 639.08 = 315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/639.08 = 315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 639.08 × 315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 201,763.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,763.95/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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