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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.58, 640.92 and 277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.58, 640.92 and 277.98 is: 383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.58 : 640.92 = 277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.58/640.92 = 277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.58x = 640.92 × 277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.58x = 178,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,162.94/464.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.49

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