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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.57, 639.11 and 379.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.57, 639.11 and 379.25 is: 522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.57 : 639.11 = 379.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.57/639.11 = 379.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.57x = 639.11 × 379.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.57x = 242,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,380.48/463.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.85

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