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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.03, 640.31 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.03, 640.31 and 277.43 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.03 : 640.31 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.03/640.31 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.03x = 640.31 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.03x = 177,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,636.61/464.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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