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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.92, 641.72 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.92, 641.72 and 278.53 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.92 : 641.72 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.92/641.72 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.92x = 641.72 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.92x = 178,738.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,738.27/464.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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