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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.06, 644.56 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.06, 644.56 and 280.56 is: 387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.06 : 644.56 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.06/644.56 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.06x = 644.56 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.06x = 180,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,837.05/467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.18

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