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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.60 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.60 and 323.37 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.60 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.60 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.60 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 206,502.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,502.47/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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