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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.94, 639.97 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.94, 639.97 and 287 is: 395.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.94 : 639.97 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.94/639.97 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.94x = 639.97 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.94x = 183,671.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,671.39/463.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.89

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