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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.03, 643.10 and 279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.03, 643.10 and 279.53 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.03 : 643.10 = 279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.03/643.10 = 279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.03x = 643.10 × 279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.03x = 179,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,766.44/466.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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