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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 640.08 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 640.08 and 324.29 is: 447.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 640.08 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/640.08 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 640.08 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 207,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,568.34/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.39

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