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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.95, 638.95 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.95, 638.95 and 453.87 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.95 : 638.95 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.95/638.95 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.95x = 638.95 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.95x = 290,000.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,000.24/463.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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