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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 638.58 and 338.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 638.58 and 338.67 is: 466.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 638.58 = 338.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/638.58 = 338.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 638.58 × 338.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 216,267.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,267.89/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.87

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