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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.15, 645.82 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.15, 645.82 and 302.51 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.15 : 645.82 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.15/645.82 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.15x = 645.82 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.15x = 195,363.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,363.02/468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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