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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.08, 639.11 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.08, 639.11 and 283.73 is: 391.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.08 : 639.11 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.08/639.11 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.08x = 639.11 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.08x = 181,333.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,333.08/463.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.58

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