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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 639.72 and 306.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 639.72 and 306.54 is: 422.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 639.72 = 306.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/639.72 = 306.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 639.72 × 306.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 196,099.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,099.77/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.89

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