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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.62, 645.25 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.62, 645.25 and 281.08 is: 387.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.62 : 645.25 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.62/645.25 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.62x = 645.25 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.62x = 181,366.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,366.87/467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.85

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