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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 646.83 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 646.83 and 370.62 is: 511.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 646.83 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/646.83 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 646.83 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 239,728.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,728.13/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.77

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