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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.22, 638.89 and 323.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.22, 638.89 and 323.29 is: 445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.22 : 638.89 = 323.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.22/638.89 = 323.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.22x = 638.89 × 323.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.22x = 206,547.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,547.54/463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.90

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