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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.18 and 274.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.18 and 274.98 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.18 = 274.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.18 = 274.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.18 × 274.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 176,036.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,036.70/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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