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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 646.08 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 646.08 and 281.68 is: 388.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 646.08 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/646.08 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 646.08 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 181,985.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,985.14/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.79

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