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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.94, 642.80 and 279.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.94, 642.80 and 279.37 is: 385.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.94 : 642.80 = 279.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.94/642.80 = 279.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.94x = 642.80 × 279.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.94x = 179,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,580.54/465.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.41

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