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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.76, 639.92 and 286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.76, 639.92 and 286.68 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.76 : 639.92 = 286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.76/639.92 = 286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.76x = 639.92 × 286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.76x = 183,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,452.27/463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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