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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.18, 640.38 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.18, 640.38 and 289.46 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.18 : 640.38 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.18/640.38 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.18x = 640.38 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.18x = 185,364.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,364.39/464.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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