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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.02, 639.28 and 357.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.02, 639.28 and 357.93 is: 494.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.02 : 639.28 = 357.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.02/639.28 = 357.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.02x = 639.28 × 357.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.02x = 228,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,812.50/463.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.17

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