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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466.99, 644.50 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466.99, 644.50 and 280.58 is: 387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466.99 : 644.50 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466.99/644.50 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466.99x = 644.50 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466.99x = 180,830.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,830.41/466.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.23

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