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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.03, 641.88 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.03, 641.88 and 278.55 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.03 : 641.88 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.03/641.88 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.03x = 641.88 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.03x = 178,795.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,795.67/465.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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