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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.59, 639.90 and 289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.59, 639.90 and 289.17 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.59 : 639.90 = 289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.59/639.90 = 289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.59x = 639.90 × 289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.59x = 185,039.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,039.88/463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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