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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.32, 646.07 and 350.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.32, 646.07 and 350.08 is: 482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.32 : 646.07 = 350.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.32/646.07 = 350.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.32x = 646.07 × 350.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.32x = 226,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,172.82/468.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.95

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