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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.66, 642.66 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.66, 642.66 and 279.24 is: 385.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.66 : 642.66 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.66/642.66 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.66x = 642.66 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.66x = 179,456.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,456.38/465.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.38

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