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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 640.25 and 324.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 640.25 and 324.07 is: 447.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 640.25 = 324.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/640.25 = 324.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 640.25 × 324.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 207,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,485.82/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.55

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