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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.29, 639.43 and 305.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.29, 639.43 and 305.93 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.29 : 639.43 = 305.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.29/639.43 = 305.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.29x = 639.43 × 305.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.29x = 195,623.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,623.37/463.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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