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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.17, 644.63 and 278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.17, 644.63 and 278.09 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.17 : 644.63 = 278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.17/644.63 = 278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.17x = 644.63 × 278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.17x = 179,265.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,265.16/467.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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