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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.16, 650.30 and 460.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.16, 650.30 and 460.72 is: 639.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.16 : 650.30 = 460.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.16/650.30 = 460.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.16x = 650.30 × 460.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.16x = 299,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,606.22/468.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.97

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