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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.38, 639.75 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.38, 639.75 and 288.96 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.38 : 639.75 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.38/639.75 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.38x = 639.75 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.38x = 184,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,862.16/463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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