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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.84, 644.28 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.84, 644.28 and 280.36 is: 386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.84 : 644.28 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.84/644.28 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.84x = 644.28 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.84x = 180,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,630.34/466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.92

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