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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.24 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.24 and 315.96 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.24 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.24 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.24 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 201,974.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,974.27/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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