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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.93, 640.10 and 316.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.93, 640.10 and 316.61 is: 436.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.93 : 640.10 = 316.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.93/640.10 = 316.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.93x = 640.10 × 316.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.93x = 202,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,662.05/463.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.84

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