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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.80, 642.58 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.80, 642.58 and 279.24 is: 385.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.80 : 642.58 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.80/642.58 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.80x = 642.58 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.80x = 179,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,434.04/465.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.22

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