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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.69, 646.86 and 282.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.69, 646.86 and 282.12 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.69 : 646.86 = 282.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.69/646.86 = 282.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.69x = 646.86 × 282.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.69x = 182,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,492.14/468.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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