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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.29, 640.47 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.29, 640.47 and 287.13 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.29 : 640.47 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.29/640.47 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.29x = 640.47 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.29x = 183,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,898.15/464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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