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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.31, 643.44 and 279.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.31, 643.44 and 279.76 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.31 : 643.44 = 279.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.31/643.44 = 279.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.31x = 643.44 × 279.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.31x = 180,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,008.77/466.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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