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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 639.93 and 286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 639.93 and 286.80 is: 395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 639.93 = 286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/639.93 = 286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 639.93 × 286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 183,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,531.92/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.70

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