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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.36, 646.92 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.36, 646.92 and 352.44 is: 486.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.36 : 646.92 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.36/646.92 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.36x = 646.92 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.36x = 228,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,000.48/468.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.81

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