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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.76, 641.16 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.76, 641.16 and 289.92 is: 399.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.76 : 641.16 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.76/641.16 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.76x = 641.16 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.76x = 185,885.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,885.11/464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.96

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