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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.61, 645.29 and 281.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.61, 645.29 and 281.11 is: 387.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.61 : 645.29 = 281.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.61/645.29 = 281.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.61x = 645.29 × 281.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.61x = 181,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,392.84/467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.91

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