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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 639.23 and 387.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 639.23 and 387.52 is: 534.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 639.23 = 387.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/639.23 = 387.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 639.23 × 387.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 247,710.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,710.87/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.51

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