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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.83, 641.36 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.83, 641.36 and 278.29 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.83 : 641.36 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.83/641.36 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.83x = 641.36 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.83x = 178,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,484.07/464.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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