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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.72, 638.64 and 305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.72, 638.64 and 305.94 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.72 : 638.64 = 305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.72/638.64 = 305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.72x = 638.64 × 305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.72x = 195,385.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,385.52/462.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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