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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.62, 639.70 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.62, 639.70 and 308.34 is: 425.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.62 : 639.70 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.62/639.70 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.62x = 639.70 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.62x = 197,245.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,245.10/463.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.45

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