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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 639.81 and 423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 639.81 and 423.80 is: 585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 639.81 = 423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/639.81 = 423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 639.81 × 423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 271,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,150.68/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.28

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