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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.14 and 286.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.14 and 286.38 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.14 = 286.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.14 = 286.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.14 × 286.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 183,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,035.48/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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