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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.52, 639.93 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.52, 639.93 and 289.10 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.52 : 639.93 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.52/639.93 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.52x = 639.93 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.52x = 185,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,003.76/463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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