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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 638.72 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 638.72 and 288.32 is: 397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 638.72 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/638.72 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 638.72 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 184,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,155.75/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.71

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