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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.33, 640.91 and 287.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.33, 640.91 and 287.34 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.33 : 640.91 = 287.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.33/640.91 = 287.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.33x = 640.91 × 287.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.33x = 184,159.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,159.08/464.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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