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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 638.78 and 384.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 638.78 and 384.71 is: 530.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 638.78 = 384.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/638.78 = 384.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 638.78 × 384.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 245,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,739.94/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.39

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