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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.23, 640.47 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.23, 640.47 and 275.13 is: 379.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.23 : 640.47 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.23/640.47 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.23x = 640.47 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.23x = 176,213.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,213.88/464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.58

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