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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.38, 646.48 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.38, 646.48 and 380.90 is: 525.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.38 : 646.48 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.38/646.48 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.38x = 646.48 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.38x = 246,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,246.32/468.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.74

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