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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 639.71 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 639.71 and 323.89 is: 446.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 639.71 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/639.71 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 639.71 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 207,195.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,195.67/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.73

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