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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.77, 642.55 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.77, 642.55 and 279.21 is: 385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.77 : 642.55 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.77/642.55 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.77x = 642.55 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.77x = 179,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,406.39/465.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.18

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