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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 640.37 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 640.37 and 287.01 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 640.37 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/640.37 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 640.37 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 183,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,793.31/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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