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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.64, 646.76 and 302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.64, 646.76 and 302.88 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.64 : 646.76 = 302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.64/646.76 = 302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.64x = 646.76 × 302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.64x = 195,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,890.67/468.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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