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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.47, 641.01 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.47, 641.01 and 277.93 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.47 : 641.01 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.47/641.01 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.47x = 641.01 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.47x = 178,155.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,155.91/464.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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