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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 638.58 and 315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 638.58 and 315.60 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 638.58 = 315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/638.58 = 315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 638.58 × 315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 201,534.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,534.64/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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