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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.54, 646.38 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.54, 646.38 and 363.66 is: 501.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.54 : 646.38 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.54/646.38 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.54x = 646.38 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.54x = 235,062.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,062.55/468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.69

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