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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 639.18 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 639.18 and 286.20 is: 394.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 639.18 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/639.18 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 639.18 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 182,933.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,933.32/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.86

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