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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.30 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.30 and 440.28 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.30 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.30 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.30 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 281,471.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,471.00/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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