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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.12, 640.00 and 289.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.12, 640.00 and 289.16 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.12 : 640.00 = 289.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.12/640.00 = 289.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.12x = 640.00 × 289.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.12x = 185,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,063.28/464.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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