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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.84, 642.96 and 279.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.84, 642.96 and 279.43 is: 385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.84 : 642.96 = 279.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.84/642.96 = 279.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.84x = 642.96 × 279.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.84x = 179,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,662.31/465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.67

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