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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 638.91 and 286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 638.91 and 286.02 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 638.91 = 286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/638.91 = 286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 638.91 × 286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 182,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,741.04/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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