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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.02, 644.42 and 280.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.02, 644.42 and 280.47 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.02 : 644.42 = 280.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.02/644.42 = 280.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.02x = 644.42 × 280.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.02x = 180,740.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,740.48/467.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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