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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.75, 639.93 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.75, 639.93 and 277.22 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.75 : 639.93 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.75/639.93 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.75x = 639.93 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.75x = 177,401.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,401.39/463.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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