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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.09, 640.10 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.09, 640.10 and 289.13 is: 398.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.09 : 640.10 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.09/640.10 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.09x = 640.10 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.09x = 185,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,069.64/464.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.78

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