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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.37, 639.70 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.37, 639.70 and 316.22 is: 436.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.37 : 639.70 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.37/639.70 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.37x = 639.70 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.37x = 202,281.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,281.94/463.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.55

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