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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 640.04 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 640.04 and 277.34 is: 382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 640.04 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/640.04 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 640.04 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 177,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,504.11/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.70

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