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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.83, 639.54 and 390.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.83, 639.54 and 390.03 is: 537.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.83 : 639.54 = 390.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.83/639.54 = 390.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.83x = 639.54 × 390.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.83x = 249,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,439.79/463.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.78

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