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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.56, 639.48 and 286.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.56, 639.48 and 286.37 is: 395.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.56 : 639.48 = 286.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.56/639.48 = 286.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.56x = 639.48 × 286.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.56x = 183,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,127.89/463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.05

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