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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 638.93 and 384.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 638.93 and 384.47 is: 530.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 638.93 = 384.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/638.93 = 384.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 638.93 × 384.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 245,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,644.30/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.05

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