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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.64, 641.02 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.64, 641.02 and 278 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.64 : 641.02 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.64/641.02 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.64x = 641.02 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.64x = 178,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,203.56/464.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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