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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.44, 640.89 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.44, 640.89 and 403.28 is: 555.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.44 : 640.89 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.44/640.89 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.44x = 640.89 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.44x = 258,454.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,454.91/465.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.29

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