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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.69, 639 and 396.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.69, 639 and 396.81 is: 548.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.69 : 639 = 396.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.69/639 = 396.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.69x = 639 × 396.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.69x = 253,561.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,561.59/462.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.02

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