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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 639.23 and 332.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 639.23 and 332.63 is: 458.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 639.23 = 332.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/639.23 = 332.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 639.23 × 332.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 212,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,627.07/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.40

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