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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.44, 640.82 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.44, 640.82 and 289.72 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.44 : 640.82 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.44/640.82 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.44x = 640.82 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.44x = 185,658.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,658.37/464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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