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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.19, 645.96 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.19, 645.96 and 302.50 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.19 : 645.96 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.19/645.96 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.19x = 645.96 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.19x = 195,402.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,402.90/468.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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