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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.81, 640.16 and 289.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.81, 640.16 and 289.26 is: 399.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.81 : 640.16 = 289.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.81/640.16 = 289.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.81x = 640.16 × 289.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.81x = 185,172.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,172.68/463.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.24

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