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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 639.66 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 639.66 and 295.41 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 639.66 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/639.66 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 639.66 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 188,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,961.96/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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