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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.72, 640.04 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.72, 640.04 and 277.32 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.72 : 640.04 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.72/640.04 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.72x = 640.04 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.72x = 177,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,495.89/463.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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