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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.95, 645.70 and 278.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.95, 645.70 and 278.87 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.95 : 645.70 = 278.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.95/645.70 = 278.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.95x = 645.70 × 278.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.95x = 180,063.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,063.99/467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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