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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.80, 639.20 and 332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.80, 639.20 and 332 is: 458.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.80 : 639.20 = 332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.80/639.20 = 332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.80x = 639.20 × 332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.80x = 212,214.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,214.40/462.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.54

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