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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.88, 640.22 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.88, 640.22 and 289.19 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.88 : 640.22 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.88/640.22 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.88x = 640.22 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.88x = 185,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,140.57/463.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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