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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.80, 640.28 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.80, 640.28 and 289.24 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.80 : 640.28 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.80/640.28 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.80x = 640.28 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.80x = 185,194.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,194.59/463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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