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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 646.08 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 646.08 and 380.88 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 646.08 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/646.08 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 646.08 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 246,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,078.95/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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