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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.10, 643.26 and 279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.10, 643.26 and 279.60 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.10 : 643.26 = 279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.10/643.26 = 279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.10x = 643.26 × 279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.10x = 179,855.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,855.50/466.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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