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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 639.90 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 639.90 and 323.82 is: 447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 639.90 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/639.90 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 639.90 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 207,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,212.42/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.20

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