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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 639.23 and 339.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 639.23 and 339.32 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 639.23 = 339.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/639.23 = 339.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 639.23 × 339.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 216,903.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,903.52/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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