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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.10, 644.49 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.10, 644.49 and 280.53 is: 387.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.10 : 644.49 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.10/644.49 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.10x = 644.49 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.10x = 180,798.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,798.78/467.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.07

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