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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 639.25 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 639.25 and 339.38 is: 467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 639.25 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/639.25 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 639.25 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 216,948.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,948.67/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.85

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