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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 640.89 and 306.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 640.89 and 306.97 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 640.89 = 306.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/640.89 = 306.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 640.89 × 306.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 196,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,732.40/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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