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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.24, 646.20 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.24, 646.20 and 281.79 is: 388.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.24 : 646.20 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.24/646.20 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.24x = 646.20 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.24x = 182,092.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,092.35/468.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.89

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