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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 640.26 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 640.26 and 289.62 is: 399.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 640.26 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/640.26 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 640.26 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 185,432.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,432.10/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.48

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