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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 646.83 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 646.83 and 302.96 is: 418.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 646.83 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/646.83 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 646.83 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 195,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,960.38/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.06

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