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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.06 and 281.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.06 and 281.01 is: 387.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.06 = 281.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.06 = 281.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.06 × 281.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 181,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,268.31/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.65

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