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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 701.55 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 701.55 and 280.04 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 701.55 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/701.55 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 701.55 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 196,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,458.55/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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