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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.82, 641.31 and 287.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.82, 641.31 and 287.80 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.82 : 641.31 = 287.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.82/641.31 = 287.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.82x = 641.31 × 287.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.82x = 184,569.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,569.02/464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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