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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 646.92 and 282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 646.92 and 282.37 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 646.92 = 282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/646.92 = 282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 646.92 × 282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 182,669.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,669.18/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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