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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.06, 645.78 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.06, 645.78 and 302.20 is: 416.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.06 : 645.78 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.06/645.78 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.06x = 645.78 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.06x = 195,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,154.72/468.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.94

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