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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 646.23 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 646.23 and 302.59 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 646.23 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/646.23 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 646.23 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 195,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,539.34/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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