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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 638.45 and 332.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 638.45 and 332.07 is: 457.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 638.45 = 332.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/638.45 = 332.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 638.45 × 332.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 212,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,010.92/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.62

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