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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.00, 639.97 and 277.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.00, 639.97 and 277.31 is: 382.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.00 : 639.97 = 277.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.00/639.97 = 277.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.00x = 639.97 × 277.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.00x = 177,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,470.99/464.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.48

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