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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.42, 640.92 and 287.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.42, 640.92 and 287.48 is: 396.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.42 : 640.92 = 287.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.42/640.92 = 287.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.42x = 640.92 × 287.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.42x = 184,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,255.23/464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.74

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