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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 638.58 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 638.58 and 315.44 is: 434.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 638.58 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/638.58 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 638.58 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 201,433.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,433.68/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.97

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