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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.92, 640.34 and 277.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.92, 640.34 and 277.45 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.92 : 640.34 = 277.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.92/640.34 = 277.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.92x = 640.34 × 277.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.92x = 177,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,662.33/463.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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