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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.28, 644.78 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.28, 644.78 and 280.78 is: 387.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.28 : 644.78 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.28/644.78 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.28x = 644.78 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.28x = 181,038.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,038.10/467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.43

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