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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.09, 643.05 and 279.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.09, 643.05 and 279.65 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.09 : 643.05 = 279.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.09/643.05 = 279.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.09x = 643.05 × 279.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.09x = 179,824.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,824.67/466.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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