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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.89, 638.34 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.89, 638.34 and 307.64 is: 424.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.89 : 638.34 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.89/638.34 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.89x = 638.34 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.89x = 196,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,378.92/462.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.25

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