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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.54, 642.45 and 279.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.54, 642.45 and 279.04 is: 385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.54 : 642.45 = 279.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.54/642.45 = 279.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.54x = 642.45 × 279.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.54x = 179,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,267.85/465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.07

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