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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.59, 646.05 and 384.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.59, 646.05 and 384.26 is: 529.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.59 : 646.05 = 384.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.59/646.05 = 384.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.59x = 646.05 × 384.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.59x = 248,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,247.94/468.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.78

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