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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 638.27 and 453.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 638.27 and 453.37 is: 624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 638.27 = 453.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/638.27 = 453.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 638.27 × 453.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 289,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,370.20/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.38

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