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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.87, 640.25 and 323.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.87, 640.25 and 323.83 is: 446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.87 : 640.25 = 323.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.87/640.25 = 323.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.87x = 640.25 × 323.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.87x = 207,332.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,332.16/463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.96

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