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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 640.80 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 640.80 and 287.52 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 640.80 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/640.80 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 640.80 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 184,242.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,242.82/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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