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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.68 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.68 and 282.20 is: 389.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.68 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.68 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.68 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 182,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,494.56/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.46

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