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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.53, 646.46 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.53, 646.46 and 281.99 is: 389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.53 : 646.46 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.53/646.46 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.53x = 646.46 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.53x = 182,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,290.61/468.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.07

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