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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.79, 639.29 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.79, 639.29 and 316.17 is: 435.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.79 : 639.29 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.79/639.29 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.79x = 639.29 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.79x = 202,125.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,125.11/463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.81

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