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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.76, 645.57 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.76, 645.57 and 281.25 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.76 : 645.57 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.76/645.57 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.76x = 645.57 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.76x = 181,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,566.56/467.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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