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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.68, 637.96 and 305.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.68, 637.96 and 305.44 is: 421.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.68 : 637.96 = 305.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.68/637.96 = 305.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.68x = 637.96 × 305.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.68x = 194,858.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,858.50/462.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.15

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