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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.53, 645.10 and 280.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.53, 645.10 and 280.95 is: 387.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.53 : 645.10 = 280.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.53/645.10 = 280.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.53x = 645.10 × 280.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.53x = 181,239.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,239.69/467.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.66

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