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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.04, 639.12 and 307.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.04, 639.12 and 307.84 is: 424.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.04 : 639.12 = 307.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.04/639.12 = 307.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.04x = 639.12 × 307.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.04x = 196,746.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,746.70/463.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.90

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