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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 638.41 and 323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 638.41 and 323.32 is: 445.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 638.41 = 323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/638.41 = 323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 638.41 × 323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 206,410.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,410.72/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.38

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