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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 640.53 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 640.53 and 287.28 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 640.53 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/640.53 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 640.53 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 184,011.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,011.46/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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