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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.90, 639.98 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.90, 639.98 and 288.94 is: 398.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.90 : 639.98 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.90/639.98 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.90x = 639.98 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.90x = 184,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,915.82/463.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.61

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