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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.49, 639.69 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.49, 639.69 and 286.55 is: 395.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.49 : 639.69 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.49/639.69 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.49x = 639.69 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.49x = 183,303.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,303.17/463.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.48

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