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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.00, 638.87 and 351.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.00, 638.87 and 351.03 is: 484.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.00 : 638.87 = 351.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.00/638.87 = 351.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.00x = 638.87 × 351.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.00x = 224,262.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,262.54/463.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.37

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