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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.82, 639.95 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.82, 639.95 and 277.23 is: 382.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.82 : 639.95 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.82/639.95 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.82x = 639.95 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.82x = 177,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,411.95/463.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.50

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