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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 645.65 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 645.65 and 302.22 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 645.65 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/645.65 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 645.65 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 195,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,128.34/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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