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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 638.76 and 323.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 638.76 and 323.30 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 638.76 = 323.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/638.76 = 323.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 638.76 × 323.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 206,511.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,511.11/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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