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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.37 and 315.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.37 and 315.57 is: 435.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.37 = 315.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.37 = 315.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.37 × 315.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 202,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,392.35/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.31

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