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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 646.48 and 282.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 646.48 and 282.18 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 646.48 = 282.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/646.48 = 282.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 646.48 × 282.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 182,423.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,423.73/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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