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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.16, 640.60 and 289.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.16, 640.60 and 289.40 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.16 : 640.60 = 289.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.16/640.60 = 289.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.16x = 640.60 × 289.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.16x = 185,389.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,389.64/464.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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