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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.36, 640.74 and 277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.36, 640.74 and 277.96 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.36 : 640.74 = 277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.36/640.74 = 277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.36x = 640.74 × 277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.36x = 178,100.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,100.09/464.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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