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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.30, 646.38 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.30, 646.38 and 357.60 is: 493.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.30 : 646.38 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.30/646.38 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.30x = 646.38 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.30x = 231,145.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,145.49/468.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.58

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