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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.77, 639.50 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.77, 639.50 and 308.25 is: 425.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.77 : 639.50 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.77/639.50 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.77x = 639.50 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.77x = 197,124.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,124.33/463.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.05

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