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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.63, 645.10 and 281.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.63, 645.10 and 281.03 is: 387.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.63 : 645.10 = 281.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.63/645.10 = 281.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.63x = 645.10 × 281.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.63x = 181,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,292.45/467.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.68

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