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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.74, 646.52 and 302.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.74, 646.52 and 302.83 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.74 : 646.52 = 302.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.74/646.52 = 302.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.74x = 646.52 × 302.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.74x = 195,782.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,782.52/468.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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