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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.96, 645.76 and 281.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.96, 645.76 and 281.41 is: 388.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.96 : 645.76 = 281.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.96/645.76 = 281.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.96x = 645.76 × 281.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.96x = 181,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,723.32/467.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.33

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