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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 640.32 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 640.32 and 306.48 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 640.32 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/640.32 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 640.32 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 196,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,245.27/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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