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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.46, 639.74 and 288.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.46, 639.74 and 288.77 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.46 : 639.74 = 288.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.46/639.74 = 288.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.46x = 639.74 × 288.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.46x = 184,737.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,737.72/463.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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