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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 638.64 and 331.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 638.64 and 331.86 is: 457.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 638.64 = 331.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/638.64 = 331.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 638.64 × 331.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 211,939.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,939.07/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.67

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