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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.66, 638.67 and 288.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.66, 638.67 and 288.06 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.66 : 638.67 = 288.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.66/638.67 = 288.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.66x = 638.67 × 288.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.66x = 183,975.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,975.28/462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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