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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.10, 638.89 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.10, 638.89 and 305.81 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.10 : 638.89 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.10/638.89 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.10x = 638.89 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.10x = 195,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,377.39/463.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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