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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.13, 640.44 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.13, 640.44 and 277.83 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.13 : 640.44 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.13/640.44 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.13x = 640.44 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.13x = 177,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,933.45/464.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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