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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 646.56 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 646.56 and 302.90 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 646.56 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/646.56 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 646.56 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 195,839.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,839.79/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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