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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 638.23 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 638.23 and 338.55 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 638.23 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/638.23 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 638.23 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 216,070.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,070.16/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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