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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.70, 641.06 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.70, 641.06 and 290.02 is: 400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.70 : 641.06 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.70/641.06 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.70x = 641.06 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.70x = 185,920.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,920.22/464.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.09

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