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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 639 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 639 and 332.36 is: 458.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 639 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/639 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 639 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 212,378.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,378.04/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.74

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