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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.47, 646.41 and 281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.47, 646.41 and 281.91 is: 388.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.47 : 646.41 = 281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.47/646.41 = 281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.47x = 646.41 × 281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.47x = 182,228.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,228.39/468.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.99

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