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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 646.13 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 646.13 and 293.58 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 646.13 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/646.13 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 646.13 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 189,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,690.85/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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