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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 639.72 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 639.72 and 375.12 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 639.72 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/639.72 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 639.72 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 239,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,971.77/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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