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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 640.67 and 307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 640.67 and 307.10 is: 423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 640.67 = 307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/640.67 = 307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 640.67 × 307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 196,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,745.02/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.60

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