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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.25, 644.66 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.25, 644.66 and 280.80 is: 387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.25 : 644.66 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.25/644.66 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.25x = 644.66 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.25x = 181,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,019.12/467.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.41

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