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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.14, 640.33 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.14, 640.33 and 289.18 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.14 : 640.33 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.14/640.33 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.14x = 640.33 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.14x = 185,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,170.63/464.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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