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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 638.94 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 638.94 and 396.92 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 638.94 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/638.94 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 638.94 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 253,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,608.06/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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