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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 646.83 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 646.83 and 375.35 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 646.83 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/646.83 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 646.83 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 242,784.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,784.41/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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