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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.46, 646.23 and 281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.46, 646.23 and 281.89 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.46 : 646.23 = 281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.46/646.23 = 281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.46x = 646.23 × 281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.46x = 182,165.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,165.77/468.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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