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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.79, 645.35 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.79, 645.35 and 281.22 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.79 : 645.35 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.79/645.35 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.79x = 645.35 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.79x = 181,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,483.92/467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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