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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.53, 642.49 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.53, 642.49 and 279.12 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.53 : 642.49 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.53/642.49 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.53x = 642.49 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.53x = 179,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,333.68/465.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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