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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.86, 639.99 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.86, 639.99 and 286.74 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.86 : 639.99 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.86/639.99 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.86x = 639.99 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.86x = 183,510.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,510.73/463.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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