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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.26, 638.00 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.26, 638.00 and 305.03 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.26 : 638.00 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.26/638.00 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.26x = 638.00 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.26x = 194,604.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,604.42/462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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