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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 646.01 and 279.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 646.01 and 279.09 is: 385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 646.01 = 279.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/646.01 = 279.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 646.01 × 279.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 180,294.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,294.93/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.11

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