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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 639.39 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 639.39 and 352.82 is: 486.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 639.39 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/639.39 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 639.39 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 225,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,586.38/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.67

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