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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 640.09 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 640.09 and 306.59 is: 422.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 640.09 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/640.09 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 640.09 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 196,241.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,241.23/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.94

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