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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.24, 639.60 and 315.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.24, 639.60 and 315.80 is: 436.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.24 : 639.60 = 315.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.24/639.60 = 315.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.24x = 639.60 × 315.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.24x = 201,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,985.68/463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.03

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