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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 641.72 and 307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 641.72 and 307.64 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 641.72 = 307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/641.72 = 307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 641.72 × 307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 197,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,418.74/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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