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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.88, 647.06 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.88, 647.06 and 282.31 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.88 : 647.06 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.88/647.06 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.88x = 647.06 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.88x = 182,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,668.48/468.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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