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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.31, 640.62 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.31, 640.62 and 277.80 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.31 : 640.62 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.31/640.62 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.31x = 640.62 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.31x = 177,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,964.24/464.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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