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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.96, 638.19 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.96, 638.19 and 288 is: 397.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.96 : 638.19 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.96/638.19 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.96x = 638.19 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.96x = 183,798.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,798.72/462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.01

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