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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.84, 639.63 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.84, 639.63 and 380.68 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.84 : 639.63 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.84/639.63 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.84x = 639.63 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.84x = 243,494.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,494.35/463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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