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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.02, 642.98 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.02, 642.98 and 279.58 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.02 : 642.98 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.02/642.98 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.02x = 642.98 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.02x = 179,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,764.35/466.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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