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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.19 and 316.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.19 and 316.18 is: 436.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.19 = 316.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.19 = 316.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.19 × 316.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 202,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,099.09/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.18

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