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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.75, 643.95 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.75, 643.95 and 280.30 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.75 : 643.95 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.75/643.95 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.75x = 643.95 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.75x = 180,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,499.19/466.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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