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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.39, 646.89 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.39, 646.89 and 364.74 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.39 : 646.89 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.39/646.89 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.39x = 646.89 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.39x = 235,946.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,946.66/468.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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