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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.51, 639.66 and 306.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.51, 639.66 and 306.28 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.51 : 639.66 = 306.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.51/639.66 = 306.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.51x = 639.66 × 306.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.51x = 195,915.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,915.06/463.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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