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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.28, 640.88 and 289.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.28, 640.88 and 289.68 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.28 : 640.88 = 289.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.28/640.88 = 289.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.28x = 640.88 × 289.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.28x = 185,650.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,650.12/464.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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