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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 640.08 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 640.08 and 308.16 is: 425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 640.08 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/640.08 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 640.08 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 197,247.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,247.05/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.39

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