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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.04, 640.31 and 277.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.04, 640.31 and 277.49 is: 382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.04 : 640.31 = 277.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.04/640.31 = 277.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.04x = 640.31 × 277.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.04x = 177,679.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,679.84/464.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.90

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