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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 646.29 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 646.29 and 351.64 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 646.29 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/646.29 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 646.29 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 227,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,261.42/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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