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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.53, 639.92 and 295.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.53, 639.92 and 295.65 is: 408.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.53 : 639.92 = 295.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.53/639.92 = 295.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.53x = 639.92 × 295.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.53x = 189,192.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,192.35/463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.16

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