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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.34, 646.03 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.34, 646.03 and 281.77 is: 388.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.34 : 646.03 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.34/646.03 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.34x = 646.03 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.34x = 182,031.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,031.87/468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.67

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