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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.40, 637.92 and 306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.40, 637.92 and 306.88 is: 423.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.40 : 637.92 = 306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.40/637.92 = 306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.40x = 637.92 × 306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.40x = 195,764.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,764.89/462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.37

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