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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.63, 640.08 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.63, 640.08 and 277.18 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.63 : 640.08 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.63/640.08 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.63x = 640.08 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.63x = 177,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,415.75/463.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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