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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 640.02 and 408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 640.02 and 408.28 is: 563.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 640.02 = 408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/640.02 = 408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 640.02 × 408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 261,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,307.37/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.94

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