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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 645.71 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 645.71 and 281.43 is: 388.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 645.71 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/645.71 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 645.71 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 181,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,724.95/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.26

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