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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.44, 644.88 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.44, 644.88 and 280.96 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.44 : 644.88 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.44/644.88 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.44x = 644.88 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.44x = 181,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,185.48/467.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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