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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.63, 646.95 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.63, 646.95 and 363.48 is: 501.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.63 : 646.95 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.63/646.95 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.63x = 646.95 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.63x = 235,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,153.39/468.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.79

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