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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 640.62 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 640.62 and 287.30 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 640.62 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/640.62 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 640.62 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 184,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,050.13/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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