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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.79 and 307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.79 and 307.80 is: 424.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.79 = 307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.79 = 307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.79 × 307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 197,542.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,542.96/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.88

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