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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.66, 641.19 and 289.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.66, 641.19 and 289.94 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.66 : 641.19 = 289.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.66/641.19 = 289.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.66x = 641.19 × 289.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.66x = 185,906.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,906.63/464.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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