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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.88, 641.56 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.88, 641.56 and 278.32 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.88 : 641.56 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.88/641.56 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.88x = 641.56 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.88x = 178,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,558.98/464.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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