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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.68, 640.80 and 307.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.68, 640.80 and 307.18 is: 423.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.68 : 640.80 = 307.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.68/640.80 = 307.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.68x = 640.80 × 307.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.68x = 196,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,840.94/464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.61

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