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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.32, 640.74 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.32, 640.74 and 277.94 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.32 : 640.74 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.32/640.74 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.32x = 640.74 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.32x = 178,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,087.28/464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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