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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.22, 646.62 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.22, 646.62 and 376.18 is: 519.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.22 : 646.62 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.22/646.62 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.22x = 646.62 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.22x = 243,245.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,245.51/468.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.51

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