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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.64, 642.53 and 279.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.64, 642.53 and 279.13 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.64 : 642.53 = 279.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.64/642.53 = 279.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.64x = 642.53 × 279.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.64x = 179,349.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,349.40/465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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