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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 639.67 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 639.67 and 314.34 is: 433.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 639.67 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/639.67 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 639.67 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 201,073.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,073.87/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.62

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