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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 646.45 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 646.45 and 281.88 is: 388.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 646.45 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/646.45 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 646.45 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 182,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,220.62/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.93

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