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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.43, 645.01 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.43, 645.01 and 280.89 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.43 : 645.01 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.43/645.01 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.43x = 645.01 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.43x = 181,179.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179.55/467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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