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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.26, 646.13 and 281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.26, 646.13 and 281.71 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.26 : 646.13 = 281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.26/646.13 = 281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.26x = 646.13 × 281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.26x = 182,022.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,022.79/468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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