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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.86, 646.88 and 282.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.86, 646.88 and 282.24 is: 389.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.86 : 646.88 = 282.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.86/646.88 = 282.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.86x = 646.88 × 282.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.86x = 182,574
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,574/468.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.40

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