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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.06, 641.72 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.06, 641.72 and 278.54 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.06 : 641.72 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.06/641.72 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.06x = 641.72 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.06x = 178,744.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,744.69/465.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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