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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.02 and 289.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.02 and 289.32 is: 399.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.02 = 289.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.02 = 289.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.02 × 289.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 185,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,170.59/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.04

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