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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 639.36 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 639.36 and 375.60 is: 518.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 639.36 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/639.36 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 639.36 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 240,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,143.62/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.18

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