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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.50, 646.89 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.50, 646.89 and 370.76 is: 511.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.50 : 646.89 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.50/646.89 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.50x = 646.89 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.50x = 239,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,840.94/468.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.93

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