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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.61, 640.79 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.61, 640.79 and 278.11 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.61 : 640.79 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.61/640.79 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.61x = 640.79 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.61x = 178,210.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,210.11/464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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