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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 638.72 and 346.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 638.72 and 346.24 is: 477.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 638.72 = 346.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/638.72 = 346.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 638.72 × 346.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 221,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,150.41/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.61

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