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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.38, 643.55 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.38, 643.55 and 279.90 is: 386.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.38 : 643.55 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.38/643.55 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.38x = 643.55 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.38x = 180,128.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,128.25/466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.23

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