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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.72, 643.98 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.72, 643.98 and 280.26 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.72 : 643.98 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.72/643.98 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.72x = 643.98 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.72x = 180,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,481.83/466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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