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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 641.07 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 641.07 and 289.73 is: 399.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 641.07 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/641.07 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 641.07 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 185,738.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,738.81/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.70

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