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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.62 and 287.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.62 and 287.98 is: 397.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.62 = 287.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.62 = 287.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.62 × 287.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 184,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,773.73/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.43

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