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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.23, 639.16 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.23, 639.16 and 295.25 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.23 : 639.16 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.23/639.16 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.23x = 639.16 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.23x = 188,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,708.06/463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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