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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.07, 640.38 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.07, 640.38 and 289.38 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.07 : 640.38 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.07/640.38 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.07x = 640.38 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.07x = 185,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,313.16/464.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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