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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 639 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 639 and 330.06 is: 455.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 639 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/639 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 639 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 210,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,908.34/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.45

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