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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.52, 646.36 and 282.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.52, 646.36 and 282.01 is: 389.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.52 : 646.36 = 282.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.52/646.36 = 282.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.52x = 646.36 × 282.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.52x = 182,279.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,279.98/468.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.05

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