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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 640.35 and 277.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 640.35 and 277.65 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 640.35 = 277.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/640.35 = 277.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 640.35 × 277.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 177,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,793.18/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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