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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 643.85 and 279.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 643.85 and 279.97 is: 386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 643.85 = 279.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/643.85 = 279.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 643.85 × 279.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 180,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,260.99/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.35

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