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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.28, 639.04 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.28, 639.04 and 305.96 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.28 : 639.04 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.28/639.04 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.28x = 639.04 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.28x = 195,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,520.68/463.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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