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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.60, 638.87 and 323.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.60, 638.87 and 323.07 is: 446.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.60 : 638.87 = 323.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.60/638.87 = 323.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.60x = 638.87 × 323.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.60x = 206,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,398.12/462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.17

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