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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.19, 640.62 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.19, 640.62 and 289.50 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.19 : 640.62 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.19/640.62 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.19x = 640.62 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.19x = 185,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,459.49/464.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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