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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.46, 640.90 and 277.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.46, 640.90 and 277.91 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.46 : 640.90 = 277.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.46/640.90 = 277.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.46x = 640.90 × 277.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.46x = 178,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,114.11/464.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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