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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.11, 643.37 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.11, 643.37 and 279.66 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.11 : 643.37 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.11/643.37 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.11x = 643.37 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.11x = 179,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,923.46/466.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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