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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.50, 646.61 and 328.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.50, 646.61 and 328.82 is: 453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.50 : 646.61 = 328.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.50/646.61 = 328.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.50x = 646.61 × 328.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.50x = 212,618.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,618.30/468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.83

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