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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 638.49 and 331.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 638.49 and 331.94 is: 457.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 638.49 = 331.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/638.49 = 331.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 638.49 × 331.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 211,940.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,940.37/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.60

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