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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 640.78 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 640.78 and 277.93 is: 383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 640.78 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/640.78 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 640.78 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 178,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,091.99/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.41

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