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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.41, 646.38 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.41, 646.38 and 281.97 is: 389.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.41 : 646.38 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.41/646.38 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.41x = 646.38 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.41x = 182,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,259.77/468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.11

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