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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.18 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.18 and 332.40 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.18 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.18 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.18 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 212,463.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,463.43/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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