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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.36, 639.42 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.36, 639.42 and 308 is: 425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.36 : 639.42 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.36/639.42 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.36x = 639.42 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.36x = 196,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,941.36/463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.03

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