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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.32, 639.29 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.32, 639.29 and 288.56 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.32 : 639.29 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.32/639.29 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.32x = 639.29 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.32x = 184,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,475.84/463.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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