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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.90 and 332.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.90 and 332.51 is: 459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.90 = 332.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.90 = 332.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.90 × 332.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 212,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,769.95/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.10

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