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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 639.84 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 639.84 and 286.71 is: 395.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 639.84 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/639.84 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 639.84 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 183,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,448.53/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.66

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