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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.42, 637.68 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.42, 637.68 and 339.04 is: 466.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.42 : 637.68 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.42/637.68 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.42x = 637.68 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.42x = 216,199.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,199.03/463.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.53

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