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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.37, 646.36 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.37, 646.36 and 281.97 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.37 : 646.36 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.37/646.36 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.37x = 646.36 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.37x = 182,254.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,254.13/468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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