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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 639.96 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 639.96 and 289.08 is: 398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 639.96 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/639.96 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 639.96 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 184,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,999.64/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.88

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