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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 643.04 and 279.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 643.04 and 279.47 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 643.04 = 279.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/643.04 = 279.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 643.04 × 279.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 179,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,712.70/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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