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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.08, 641.88 and 307.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.08, 641.88 and 307.71 is: 424.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.08 : 641.88 = 307.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.08/641.88 = 307.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.08x = 641.88 × 307.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.08x = 197,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,512.89/465.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.69

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