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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.92, 645.52 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.92, 645.52 and 281.30 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.92 : 645.52 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.92/645.52 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.92x = 645.52 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.92x = 181,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,582.40/467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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