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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 640.02 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 640.02 and 289.14 is: 399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 640.02 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/640.02 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 640.02 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 185,055.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,055.38/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.00

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