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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 645.48 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 645.48 and 281.51 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 645.48 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/645.48 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 645.48 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 181,709.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,709.07/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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