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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.49, 640.82 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.49, 640.82 and 278.01 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.49 : 640.82 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.49/640.82 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.49x = 640.82 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.49x = 178,152.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,152.98/464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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