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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.47, 642.23 and 279.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.47, 642.23 and 279.02 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.47 : 642.23 = 279.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.47/642.23 = 279.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.47x = 642.23 × 279.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.47x = 179,195.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,195.01/465.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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