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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.47, 645.39 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.47, 645.39 and 288.03 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.47 : 645.39 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.47/645.39 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.47x = 645.39 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.47x = 185,893.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,893.10/467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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