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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.43, 640.99 and 285.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.43, 640.99 and 285.09 is: 393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.43 : 640.99 = 285.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.43/640.99 = 285.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.43x = 640.99 × 285.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.43x = 182,739.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,739.84/464.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.47

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