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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 646.02 and 312.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 646.02 and 312.84 is: 431.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 646.02 = 312.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/646.02 = 312.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 646.02 × 312.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 202,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,100.90/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.84

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