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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.43, 646.43 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.43, 646.43 and 302.54 is: 417.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.43 : 646.43 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.43/646.43 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.43x = 646.43 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.43x = 195,567.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,567.89/468.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.49

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