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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.64, 643.94 and 280.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.64, 643.94 and 280.12 is: 386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.64 : 643.94 = 280.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.64/643.94 = 280.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.64x = 643.94 × 280.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.64x = 180,380.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,380.47/466.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.55

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