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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.34, 644.65 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.34, 644.65 and 280.77 is: 387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.34 : 644.65 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.34/644.65 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.34x = 644.65 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.34x = 180,998.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,998.38/467.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.29

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