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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 640.31 and 317.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 640.31 and 317.23 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 640.31 = 317.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/640.31 = 317.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 640.31 × 317.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 203,125.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,125.54/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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