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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.49, 645.19 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.49, 645.19 and 281.08 is: 387.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.49 : 645.19 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.49/645.19 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.49x = 645.19 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.49x = 181,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,350.01/467.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.92

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