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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 639.36 and 332.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 639.36 and 332.60 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 639.36 = 332.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/639.36 = 332.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 639.36 × 332.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 212,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,647.94/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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