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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.76 and 332.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.76 and 332.20 is: 458.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.76 = 332.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.76 = 332.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.76 × 332.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 212,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,192.88/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.29

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