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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.87, 645.63 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.87, 645.63 and 281.33 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.87 : 645.63 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.87/645.63 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.87x = 645.63 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.87x = 181,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,631.86/467.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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