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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.96, 641.35 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.96, 641.35 and 278.32 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.96 : 641.35 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.96/641.35 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.96x = 641.35 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.96x = 178,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,500.53/464.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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