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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 641.00 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 641.00 and 309.33 is: 426.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 641.00 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/641.00 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 641.00 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 198,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,278.98/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.79

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