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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 638.70 and 332.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 638.70 and 332.18 is: 458.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 638.70 = 332.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/638.70 = 332.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 638.70 × 332.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 212,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,163.37/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.14

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