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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 641.06 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 641.06 and 289.88 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 641.06 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/641.06 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 641.06 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 185,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,830.47/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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