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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.54, 640.98 and 287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.54, 640.98 and 287.36 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.54 : 640.98 = 287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.54/640.98 = 287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.54x = 640.98 × 287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.54x = 184,188.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,188.81/464.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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