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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 646.14 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 646.14 and 281.73 is: 388.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 646.14 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/646.14 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 646.14 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 182,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,037.02/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.73

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