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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.11, 638.44 and 323.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.11, 638.44 and 323.02 is: 445.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.11 : 638.44 = 323.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.11/638.44 = 323.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.11x = 638.44 × 323.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.11x = 206,228.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,228.89/463.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.31

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