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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.61, 639.51 and 306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.61, 639.51 and 306.25 is: 422.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.61 : 639.51 = 306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.61/639.51 = 306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.61x = 639.51 × 306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.61x = 195,847.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,847.19/463.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.44

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