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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.97, 640.27 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.97, 640.27 and 277.50 is: 382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.97 : 640.27 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.97/640.27 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.97x = 640.27 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.97x = 177,674.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,674.23/463.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.94

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