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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 646.11 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 646.11 and 281.56 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 646.11 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/646.11 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 646.11 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 181,918.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,918.73/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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