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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.48 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.48 and 278.38 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.48 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.48 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.48 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 178,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,575.20/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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