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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.20, 639.29 and 306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.20, 639.29 and 306.29 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.20 : 639.29 = 306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.20/639.29 = 306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.20x = 639.29 × 306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.20x = 195,808.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,808.13/463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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