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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 639.32 and 339.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 639.32 and 339.47 is: 467.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 639.32 = 339.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/639.32 = 339.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 639.32 × 339.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 217,025.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,025.07/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.93

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