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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.74, 639.68 and 306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.74, 639.68 and 306.37 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.74 : 639.68 = 306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.74/639.68 = 306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.74x = 639.68 × 306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.74x = 195,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,977.23/463.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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