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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.86, 641.22 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.86, 641.22 and 307.50 is: 424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.86 : 641.22 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.86/641.22 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.86x = 641.22 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.86x = 197,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,175.15/464.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.16

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