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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.25, 646.26 and 368.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.25, 646.26 and 368.44 is: 508.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.25 : 646.26 = 368.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.25/646.26 = 368.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.25x = 646.26 × 368.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.25x = 238,108.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,108.03/468.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.51

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