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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 644.64 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 644.64 and 280.78 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 644.64 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/644.64 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 644.64 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 181,000.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,000.41/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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