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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.63, 641.17 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.63, 641.17 and 278.01 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.63 : 641.17 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.63/641.17 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.63x = 641.17 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.63x = 178,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,247.08/464.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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