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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.53, 643.64 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.53, 643.64 and 280.02 is: 386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.53 : 643.64 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.53/643.64 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.53x = 643.64 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.53x = 180,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,230.67/466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.32

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