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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.79, 644.28 and 289.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.79, 644.28 and 289.65 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.79 : 644.28 = 289.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.79/644.28 = 289.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.79x = 644.28 × 289.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.79x = 186,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,615.70/466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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