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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 646.17 and 281.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 646.17 and 281.63 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 646.17 = 281.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/646.17 = 281.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 646.17 × 281.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 181,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,981.42/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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