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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.99, 639.03 and 305.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.99, 639.03 and 305.65 is: 421.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.99 : 639.03 = 305.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.99/639.03 = 305.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.99x = 639.03 × 305.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.99x = 195,319.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,319.52/462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.87

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