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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.78, 643.96 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.78, 643.96 and 280.22 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.78 : 643.96 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.78/643.96 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.78x = 643.96 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.78x = 180,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,450.47/466.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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