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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 638.85 and 339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 638.85 and 339.10 is: 467.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 638.85 = 339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/638.85 = 339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 638.85 × 339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 216,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,634.04/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.11

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