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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.85, 640.13 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.85, 640.13 and 277.37 is: 382.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.85 : 640.13 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.85/640.13 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.85x = 640.13 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.85x = 177,552.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,552.86/463.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.78

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