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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.08, 643.22 and 279.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.08, 643.22 and 279.58 is: 385.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.08 : 643.22 = 279.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.08/643.22 = 279.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.08x = 643.22 × 279.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.08x = 179,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,829.84/466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.83

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