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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.56, 643.96 and 280.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.56, 643.96 and 280.06 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.56 : 643.96 = 280.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.56/643.96 = 280.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.56x = 643.96 × 280.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.56x = 180,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,345.13/466.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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