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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.18 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.18 and 288.63 is: 398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.18 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.18 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.18 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 184,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,486.52/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.18

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