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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 639.25 and 316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 639.25 and 316.32 is: 436.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 639.25 = 316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/639.25 = 316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 639.25 × 316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 202,207.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,207.56/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.17

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