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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.82, 644.21 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.82, 644.21 and 280.50 is: 387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.82 : 644.21 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.82/644.21 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.82x = 644.21 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.82x = 180,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,699.50/466.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.09

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