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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.31 and 307.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.31 and 307.55 is: 424.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.31 = 307.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.31 = 307.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.31 × 307.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 197,234.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,234.89/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.31

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