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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.14, 639.09 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.14, 639.09 and 376.02 is: 518.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.14 : 639.09 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.14/639.09 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.14x = 639.09 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.14x = 240,310.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,310.62/463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.87

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