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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.83, 639.26 and 338.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.83, 639.26 and 338.29 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.83 : 639.26 = 338.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.83/639.26 = 338.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.83x = 639.26 × 338.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.83x = 216,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,255.27/462.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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