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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.59, 640.46 and 287.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.59, 640.46 and 287.43 is: 396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.59 : 640.46 = 287.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.59/640.46 = 287.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.59x = 640.46 × 287.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.59x = 184,088.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,088.14/464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.24

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