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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.59 and 295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.59 and 295.49 is: 407.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.59 = 295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.59 = 295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.59 × 295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 188,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,993.50/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.91

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