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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 642.94 and 279.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 642.94 and 279.52 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 642.94 = 279.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/642.94 = 279.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 642.94 × 279.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 179,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,714.59/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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