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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.17, 646.34 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.17, 646.34 and 302.63 is: 417.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.17 : 646.34 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.17/646.34 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.17x = 646.34 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.17x = 195,597.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,597.13/468.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.80

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