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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.08, 645.24 and 302.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.08, 645.24 and 302.24 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.08 : 645.24 = 302.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.08/645.24 = 302.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.08x = 645.24 × 302.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.08x = 195,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,017.34/468.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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