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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.58, 643.86 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.58, 643.86 and 279.96 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.58 : 643.86 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.58/643.86 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.58x = 643.86 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.58x = 180,255.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,255.05/466.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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