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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.43, 638.66 and 380.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.43, 638.66 and 380.05 is: 523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.43 : 638.66 = 380.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.43/638.66 = 380.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.43x = 638.66 × 380.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.43x = 242,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,721.72/463.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.76

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