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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.02, 640.54 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.02, 640.54 and 306.72 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.02 : 640.54 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.02/640.54 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.02x = 640.54 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.02x = 196,466.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,466.81/464.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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