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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.43 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.43 and 302.72 is: 417.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.43 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.43 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.43 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 195,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682.54/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.60

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