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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.65, 639.94 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.65, 639.94 and 306.30 is: 422.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.65 : 639.94 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.65/639.94 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.65x = 639.94 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.65x = 196,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,013.62/463.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.76

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