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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 639.95 and 332.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 639.95 and 332.97 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 639.95 = 332.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/639.95 = 332.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 639.95 × 332.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 213,082.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,082.49/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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