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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.50, 640.17 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.50, 640.17 and 315.88 is: 436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.50 : 640.17 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.50/640.17 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.50x = 640.17 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.50x = 202,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,215.30/463.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.28

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