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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.30, 643.66 and 279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.30, 643.66 and 279.85 is: 386.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.30 : 643.66 = 279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.30/643.66 = 279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.30x = 643.66 × 279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.30x = 180,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,128.25/466.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.29

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