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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 640.85 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 640.85 and 278.09 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 640.85 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/640.85 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 640.85 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 178,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,209.38/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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