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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.30, 640.80 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.30, 640.80 and 314.93 is: 434.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.30 : 640.80 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.30/640.80 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.30x = 640.80 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.30x = 201,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,807.14/464.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.65

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