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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 639.63 and 286.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 639.63 and 286.55 is: 395.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 639.63 = 286.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/639.63 = 286.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 639.63 × 286.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 183,285.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,285.18/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.36

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