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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.52, 641.18 and 287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.52, 641.18 and 287.62 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.52 : 641.18 = 287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.52/641.18 = 287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.52x = 641.18 × 287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.52x = 184,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,416.19/464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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