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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.10 and 277.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.10 and 277.38 is: 382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.10 = 277.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.10 = 277.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.10 × 277.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 177,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549.83/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.72

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