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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.16, 643.19 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.16, 643.19 and 279.63 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.16 : 643.19 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.16/643.19 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.16x = 643.19 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.16x = 179,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,853.82/466.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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