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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.66, 646.89 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.66, 646.89 and 302.87 is: 418.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.66 : 646.89 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.66/646.89 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.66x = 646.89 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.66x = 195,923.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,923.57/468.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.05

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