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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 646.70 and 282.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 646.70 and 282.08 is: 389.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 646.70 = 282.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/646.70 = 282.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 646.70 × 282.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 182,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,417.90/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.25

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