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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.10, 646.19 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.10, 646.19 and 302.41 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.10 : 646.19 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.10/646.19 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.10x = 646.19 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.10x = 195,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,414.32/468.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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