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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.29, 646.44 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.29, 646.44 and 302.58 is: 417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.29 : 646.44 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.29/646.44 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.29x = 646.44 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.29x = 195,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,599.82/468.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.69

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