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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.28, 643.14 and 279.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.28, 643.14 and 279.63 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.28 : 643.14 = 279.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.28/643.14 = 279.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.28x = 643.14 × 279.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.28x = 179,841.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,841.24/466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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