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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 639.77 and 331.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 639.77 and 331.05 is: 456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 639.77 = 331.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/639.77 = 331.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 639.77 × 331.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 211,793.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,793.49/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.65

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