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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.16, 644.65 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.16, 644.65 and 280.72 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.16 : 644.65 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.16/644.65 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.16x = 644.65 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.16x = 180,966.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,966.15/467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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