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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.21, 646.34 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.21, 646.34 and 302.39 is: 417.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.21 : 646.34 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.21/646.34 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.21x = 646.34 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.21x = 195,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,446.75/468.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.43

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