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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.01, 638.97 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.01, 638.97 and 305.78 is: 421.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.01 : 638.97 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.01/638.97 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.01x = 638.97 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.01x = 195,384.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,384.25/463.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.99

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