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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.65, 646.51 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.65, 646.51 and 303.01 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.65 : 646.51 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.65/646.51 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.65x = 646.51 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.65x = 195,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,894.25/468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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