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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.19, 638.96 and 338.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.19, 638.96 and 338.72 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.19 : 638.96 = 338.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.19/638.96 = 338.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.19x = 638.96 × 338.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.19x = 216,423.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,423.64/463.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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