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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 646.02 and 279.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 646.02 and 279.12 is: 385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 646.02 = 279.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/646.02 = 279.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 646.02 × 279.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 180,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,317.10/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.12

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