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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.75, 641.63 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.75, 641.63 and 278.30 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.75 : 641.63 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.75/641.63 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.75x = 641.63 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.75x = 178,567.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,567.93/464.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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