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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.40, 641.55 and 290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.40, 641.55 and 290.44 is: 400.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.40 : 641.55 = 290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.40/641.55 = 290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.40x = 641.55 × 290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.40x = 186,331.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,331.78/465.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.37

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