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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.66, 639.55 and 352.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.66, 639.55 and 352.89 is: 486.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.66 : 639.55 = 352.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.66/639.55 = 352.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.66x = 639.55 × 352.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.66x = 225,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,685.84/463.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.75

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