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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.94, 641.68 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.94, 641.68 and 278.43 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.94 : 641.68 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.94/641.68 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.94x = 641.68 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.94x = 178,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,662.96/464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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