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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 638.27 and 379.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 638.27 and 379.06 is: 521.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 638.27 = 379.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/638.27 = 379.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 638.27 × 379.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 241,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,942.63/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.61

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