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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 644.81 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 644.81 and 280.80 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 644.81 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/644.81 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 644.81 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 181,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,062.65/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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