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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.13, 639.01 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.13, 639.01 and 374.75 is: 517.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.13 : 639.01 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.13/639.01 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.13x = 639.01 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.13x = 239,469.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,469.00/463.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.07

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