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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.72, 646.14 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.72, 646.14 and 302.92 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.72 : 646.14 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.72/646.14 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.72x = 646.14 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.72x = 195,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,728.73/468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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