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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.05, 638.96 and 288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.05, 638.96 and 288.36 is: 397.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.05 : 638.96 = 288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.05/638.96 = 288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.05x = 638.96 × 288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.05x = 184,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,249.06/463.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.90

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