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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.41, 640.99 and 307.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.41, 640.99 and 307.07 is: 423.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.41 : 640.99 = 307.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.41/640.99 = 307.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.41x = 640.99 × 307.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.41x = 196,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,828.80/464.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.83

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