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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.44, 639.44 and 288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.44, 639.44 and 288.72 is: 398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.44 : 639.44 = 288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.44/639.44 = 288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.44x = 639.44 × 288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.44x = 184,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,619.12/463.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.37

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