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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 641.12 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 641.12 and 309.52 is: 427.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 641.12 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/641.12 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 641.12 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 198,439.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,439.46/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.19

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