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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.18, 639.36 and 288.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.18, 639.36 and 288.49 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.18 : 639.36 = 288.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.18/639.36 = 288.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.18x = 639.36 × 288.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.18x = 184,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,444.33/463.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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