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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.56, 646.70 and 282.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.56, 646.70 and 282.21 is: 389.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.56 : 646.70 = 282.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.56/646.70 = 282.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.56x = 646.70 × 282.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.56x = 182,503.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,503.80/468.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.50

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