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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.98, 641.73 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.98, 641.73 and 290.50 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.98 : 641.73 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.98/641.73 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.98x = 641.73 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.98x = 186,422.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,422.57/464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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