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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.90, 644.27 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.90, 644.27 and 280.38 is: 386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.90 : 644.27 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.90/644.27 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.90x = 644.27 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.90x = 180,640.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,640.42/466.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.89

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