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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 640.24 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 640.24 and 323.94 is: 447.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 640.24 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/640.24 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 640.24 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 207,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,399.35/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.17

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