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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 638.76 and 313.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 638.76 and 313.99 is: 432.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 638.76 = 313.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/638.76 = 313.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 638.76 × 313.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 200,564.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,564.25/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.80

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