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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.40, 645.66 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.40, 645.66 and 302.44 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.40 : 645.66 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.40/645.66 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.40x = 645.66 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.40x = 195,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,273.41/468.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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