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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 638.08 and 323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 638.08 and 323.04 is: 445.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 638.08 = 323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/638.08 = 323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 638.08 × 323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 206,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,125.18/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.03

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