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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.37, 646.32 and 302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.37, 646.32 and 302.59 is: 417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.37 : 646.32 = 302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.37/646.32 = 302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.37x = 646.32 × 302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.37x = 195,569.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,569.97/468.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.55

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