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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.98, 645.62 and 281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.98, 645.62 and 281.38 is: 388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.98 : 645.62 = 281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.98/645.62 = 281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.98x = 645.62 × 281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.98x = 181,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,664.56/467.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.19

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