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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.99, 641.56 and 278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.99, 641.56 and 278.40 is: 384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.99 : 641.56 = 278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.99/641.56 = 278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.99x = 641.56 × 278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.99x = 178,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,610.30/464.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.12

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