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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.57 and 306.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.57 and 306.21 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.57 = 306.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.57 = 306.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.57 × 306.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 195,842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,842.73/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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