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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 644.95 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 644.95 and 280.88 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 644.95 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/644.95 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 644.95 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 181,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,149.63/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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