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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 639.84 and 295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 639.84 and 295.47 is: 407.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 639.84 = 295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/639.84 = 295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 639.84 × 295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 189,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,054.39/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.59

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