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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467, 644.47 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467, 644.47 and 280.68 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467 : 644.47 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467/644.47 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467x = 644.47 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467x = 180,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,889.84/467
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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