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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.54 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.54 and 323.64 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.54 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.54 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.54 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 206,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,980.73/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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