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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.41, 639.61 and 306.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.41, 639.61 and 306.07 is: 422.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.41 : 639.61 = 306.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.41/639.61 = 306.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.41x = 639.61 × 306.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.41x = 195,764.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,764.27/463.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.45

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