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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.14, 645.87 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.14, 645.87 and 281.56 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.14 : 645.87 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.14/645.87 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.14x = 645.87 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.14x = 181,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,851.16/468.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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