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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.60, 639.08 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.60, 639.08 and 380.56 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.60 : 639.08 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.60/639.08 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.60x = 639.08 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.60x = 243,208.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,208.28/463.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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