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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.51, 645.42 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.51, 645.42 and 281.04 is: 387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.51 : 645.42 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.51/645.42 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.51x = 645.42 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.51x = 181,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,387.78/467.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.99

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