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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.45, 639.75 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.45, 639.75 and 306.15 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.45 : 639.75 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.45/639.75 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.45x = 639.75 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.45x = 195,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,856.26/463.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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