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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 643.62 and 457.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 643.62 and 457.41 is: 635.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 643.62 = 457.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/643.62 = 457.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 643.62 × 457.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 294,398.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,398.22/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.53

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