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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.03, 638.81 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.03, 638.81 and 332.17 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.03 : 638.81 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.03/638.81 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.03x = 638.81 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.03x = 212,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,191.86/463.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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