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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.01, 643.06 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.01, 643.06 and 279.52 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.01 : 643.06 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.01/643.06 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.01x = 643.06 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.01x = 179,748.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,748.13/466.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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