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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.84, 641.52 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.84, 641.52 and 278.40 is: 384.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.84 : 641.52 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.84/641.52 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.84x = 641.52 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.84x = 178,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,599.17/464.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.22

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