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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.73, 640.68 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.73, 640.68 and 394.52 is: 545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.73 : 640.68 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.73/640.68 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.73x = 640.68 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.73x = 252,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,757.87/463.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.05

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