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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 639.18 and 456.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 639.18 and 456.06 is: 629.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 639.18 = 456.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/639.18 = 456.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 639.18 × 456.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 291,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,504.43/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.49

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