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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 645.23 and 281.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 645.23 and 281.18 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 645.23 = 281.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/645.23 = 281.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 645.23 × 281.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 181,425.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,425.77/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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