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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 646.31 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 646.31 and 302.91 is: 418.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 646.31 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/646.31 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 646.31 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 195,772.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,772.10/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.10

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