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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.71, 643.88 and 280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.71, 643.88 and 280.13 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.71 : 643.88 = 280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.71/643.88 = 280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.71x = 643.88 × 280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.71x = 180,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,367.59/466.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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