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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.47, 639.30 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.47, 639.30 and 286.52 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.47 : 639.30 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.47/639.30 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.47x = 639.30 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.47x = 183,169.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,169.04/463.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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