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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.97, 645.78 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.97, 645.78 and 281.36 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.97 : 645.78 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.97/645.78 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.97x = 645.78 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.97x = 181,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,693.43/467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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