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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.04, 644.52 and 280.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.04, 644.52 and 280.54 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.04 : 644.52 = 280.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.04/644.52 = 280.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.04x = 644.52 × 280.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.04x = 180,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,813.64/467.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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