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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.71, 640.04 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.71, 640.04 and 277.14 is: 382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.71 : 640.04 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.71/640.04 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.71x = 640.04 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.71x = 177,380.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,380.69/463.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.53

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