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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 639.51 and 313.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 639.51 and 313.96 is: 433.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 639.51 = 313.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/639.51 = 313.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 639.51 × 313.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 200,780.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,780.56/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.44

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