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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.27, 644.82 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.27, 644.82 and 280.87 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.27 : 644.82 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.27/644.82 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.27x = 644.82 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.27x = 181,110.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,110.59/467.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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