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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 638.70 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 638.70 and 315.64 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 638.70 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/638.70 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 638.70 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 201,599.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,599.27/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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