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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.19, 640.39 and 289.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.19, 640.39 and 289.23 is: 399.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.19 : 640.39 = 289.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.19/640.39 = 289.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.19x = 640.39 × 289.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.19x = 185,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,220.00/464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.02

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