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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.76, 642.71 and 279.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.76, 642.71 and 279.25 is: 385.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.76 : 642.71 = 279.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.76/642.71 = 279.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.76x = 642.71 × 279.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.76x = 179,476.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,476.77/465.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.34

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