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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.77, 641.37 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.77, 641.37 and 278.37 is: 384.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.77 : 641.37 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.77/641.37 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.77x = 641.37 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.77x = 178,538.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,538.17/464.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.14

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