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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.17, 639.24 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.17, 639.24 and 306.03 is: 422.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.17 : 639.24 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.17/639.24 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.17x = 639.24 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.17x = 195,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,626.62/463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.36

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