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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 640.64 and 339.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 640.64 and 339.30 is: 468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 640.64 = 339.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/640.64 = 339.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 640.64 × 339.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 217,369.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,369.15/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.65

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