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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.56, 641.13 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.56, 641.13 and 289.93 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.56 : 641.13 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.56/641.13 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.56x = 641.13 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.56x = 185,882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,882.82/464.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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