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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 638.65 and 313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 638.65 and 313.90 is: 432.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 638.65 = 313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/638.65 = 313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 638.65 × 313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 200,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,471.66/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.68

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