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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 646.66 and 311.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 646.66 and 311.47 is: 429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 646.66 = 311.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/646.66 = 311.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 646.66 × 311.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 201,415.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,415.19/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.68

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