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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.69, 641.55 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.69, 641.55 and 290.27 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.69 : 641.55 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.69/641.55 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.69x = 641.55 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.69x = 186,225.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,225.41/464.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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