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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.04, 638.46 and 307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.04, 638.46 and 307 is: 424.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.04 : 638.46 = 307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.04/638.46 = 307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.04x = 638.46 × 307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.04x = 196,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,007.22/462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.22

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