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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 638.67 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 638.67 and 352.26 is: 485.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 638.67 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/638.67 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 638.67 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 224,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,977.89/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.86

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