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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.20, 641.88 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.20, 641.88 and 278.64 is: 384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.20 : 641.88 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.20/641.88 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.20x = 641.88 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.20x = 178,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,853.44/465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.47

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