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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 639.31 and 357.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 639.31 and 357.95 is: 494.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 639.31 = 357.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/639.31 = 357.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 639.31 × 357.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 228,839.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,839.76/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.15

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