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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.50, 641.02 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.50, 641.02 and 280.50 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.50 : 641.02 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.50/641.02 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.50x = 641.02 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.50x = 179,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,806.11/464.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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