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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 639.34 and 380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 639.34 and 380.54 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 639.34 = 380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/639.34 = 380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 639.34 × 380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 243,294.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,294.83/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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