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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.98, 639.60 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.98, 639.60 and 353.26 is: 486.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.98 : 639.60 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.98/639.60 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.98x = 639.60 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.98x = 225,944.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,944.57/463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.97

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