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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.77, 645.39 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.77, 645.39 and 281.20 is: 387.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.77 : 645.39 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.77/645.39 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.77x = 645.39 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.77x = 181,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,483.67/467.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.98

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