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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.82, 645.60 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.82, 645.60 and 281.31 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.82 : 645.60 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.82/645.60 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.82x = 645.60 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.82x = 181,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,613.74/467.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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