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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.42, 646.29 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.42, 646.29 and 281.87 is: 388.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.42 : 646.29 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.42/646.29 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.42x = 646.29 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.42x = 182,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,171.38/468.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.91

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