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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 639.36 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 639.36 and 323.48 is: 446.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 639.36 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/639.36 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 639.36 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 206,821.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,821.77/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.30

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