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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.78, 639.74 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.78, 639.74 and 289.09 is: 398.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.78 : 639.74 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.78/639.74 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.78x = 639.74 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.78x = 184,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,937.79/463.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.77

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