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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 646.09 and 281.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 646.09 and 281.66 is: 388.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 646.09 = 281.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/646.09 = 281.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 646.09 × 281.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 181,973.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,973.77/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.70

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