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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.98, 644.29 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.98, 644.29 and 280.40 is: 386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.98 : 644.29 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.98/644.29 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.98x = 644.29 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.98x = 180,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,658.62/466.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.87

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