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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 638.24 and 331.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 638.24 and 331.92 is: 457.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 638.24 = 331.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/638.24 = 331.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 638.24 × 331.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 211,844.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,844.62/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.41

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