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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.83, 645.47 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.83, 645.47 and 281.22 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.83 : 645.47 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.83/645.47 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.83x = 645.47 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.83x = 181,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,519.93/467.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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