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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.71, 645.15 and 278.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.71, 645.15 and 278.53 is: 384.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.71 : 645.15 = 278.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.71/645.15 = 278.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.71x = 645.15 × 278.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.71x = 179,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,691.83/467.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.20

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