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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.68 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.68 and 279.96 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.68 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.68 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.68 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 180,204.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,204.65/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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