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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.34, 640.84 and 277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.34, 640.84 and 277.81 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.34 : 640.84 = 277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.34/640.84 = 277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.34x = 640.84 × 277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.34x = 178,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,031.76/464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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