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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 639.60 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 639.60 and 324.10 is: 446.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 639.60 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/639.60 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 639.60 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 207,293.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,293.94/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.87

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