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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 639.57 and 288.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 639.57 and 288.85 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 639.57 = 288.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/639.57 = 288.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 639.57 × 288.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 184,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,739.79/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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