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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.30, 641.97 and 278.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.30, 641.97 and 278.91 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.30 : 641.97 = 278.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.30/641.97 = 278.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.30x = 641.97 × 278.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.30x = 179,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,051.85/465.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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