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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 463.31 and 307.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 463.31 and 307.79 is: 425.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 463.31 = 307.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/463.31 = 307.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 463.31 × 307.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 142,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,598.33/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.08

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