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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.56, 645.08 and 278.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.56, 645.08 and 278.46 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.56 : 645.08 = 278.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.56/645.08 = 278.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.56x = 645.08 × 278.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.56x = 179,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,628.98/467.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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