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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.91, 639.32 and 332.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.91, 639.32 and 332.69 is: 458.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.91 : 639.32 = 332.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.91/639.32 = 332.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.91x = 639.32 × 332.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.91x = 212,695.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,695.37/463.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.48

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