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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 643.26 and 279.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 643.26 and 279.55 is: 385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 643.26 = 279.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/643.26 = 279.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 643.26 × 279.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 179,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,823.33/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.86

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