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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.40, 639.96 and 381.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.40, 639.96 and 381.32 is: 526.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.40 : 639.96 = 381.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.40/639.96 = 381.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.40x = 639.96 × 381.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.40x = 244,029.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,029.55/463.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.61

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