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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.76, 646.80 and 303.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.76, 646.80 and 303.18 is: 418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.76 : 646.80 = 303.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.76/646.80 = 303.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.76x = 646.80 × 303.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.76x = 196,096.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,096.82/468.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.33

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