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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.34, 639.65 and 286.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.34, 639.65 and 286.31 is: 395.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.34 : 639.65 = 286.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.34/639.65 = 286.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.34x = 639.65 × 286.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.34x = 183,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,138.19/463.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.26

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