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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 639.76 and 331.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 639.76 and 331.19 is: 456.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 639.76 = 331.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/639.76 = 331.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 639.76 × 331.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 211,878.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,878.09/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.68

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