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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.74, 645.47 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.74, 645.47 and 281.31 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.74 : 645.47 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.74/645.47 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.74x = 645.47 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.74x = 181,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,574.39/467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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