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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 639.33 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 639.33 and 316.12 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 639.33 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/639.33 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 639.33 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 202,105.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,105.00/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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