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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 639.36 and 329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 639.36 and 329.08 is: 453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 639.36 = 329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/639.36 = 329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 639.36 × 329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 210,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,402.17/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.59

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