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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.16, 639.12 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.16, 639.12 and 288.44 is: 398.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.16 : 639.12 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.16/639.12 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.16x = 639.12 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.16x = 184,347.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,347.77/463.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.02

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