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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.28, 646.44 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.28, 646.44 and 363.12 is: 501.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.28 : 646.44 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.28/646.44 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.28x = 646.44 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.28x = 234,735.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,735.29/468.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.27

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