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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 639.67 and 332.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 639.67 and 332.61 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 639.67 = 332.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/639.67 = 332.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 639.67 × 332.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 212,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,760.64/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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