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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 646.08 and 398.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 646.08 and 398.56 is: 549.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 646.08 = 398.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/646.08 = 398.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 646.08 × 398.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 257,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,501.64/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.96

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