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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.93, 641.15 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.93, 641.15 and 278.38 is: 383.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.93 : 641.15 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.93/641.15 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.93x = 641.15 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.93x = 178,480.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,480.34/464.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.89

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