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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.11, 644.37 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.11, 644.37 and 280.51 is: 386.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.11 : 644.37 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.11/644.37 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.11x = 644.37 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.11x = 180,752.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,752.23/467.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.96

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