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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.29, 640.86 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.29, 640.86 and 277.84 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.29 : 640.86 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.29/640.86 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.29x = 640.86 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.29x = 178,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,056.54/464.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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