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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.20, 640.56 and 287.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.20, 640.56 and 287.08 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.20 : 640.56 = 287.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.20/640.56 = 287.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.20x = 640.56 × 287.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.20x = 183,891.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,891.96/464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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