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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 640.40 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 640.40 and 332.24 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 640.40 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/640.40 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 640.40 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 212,766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,766.50/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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