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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.21, 644.72 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.21, 644.72 and 280.61 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.21 : 644.72 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.21/644.72 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.21x = 644.72 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.21x = 180,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,910.25/467.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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