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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.89 and 402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.89 and 402.80 is: 555.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.89 = 402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.89 = 402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.89 × 402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 258,147.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,147.29/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.77

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