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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 639.14 and 339.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 639.14 and 339.21 is: 467.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 639.14 = 339.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/639.14 = 339.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 639.14 × 339.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 216,800.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,800.98/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.51

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