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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 639.99 and 286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 639.99 and 286.92 is: 395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 639.99 = 286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/639.99 = 286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 639.99 × 286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 183,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,625.93/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.71

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