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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.12, 639.44 and 358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.12, 639.44 and 358.04 is: 494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.12 : 639.44 = 358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.12/639.44 = 358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.12x = 639.44 × 358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.12x = 228,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,945.10/463.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.35

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