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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.78, 646.85 and 302.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.78, 646.85 and 302.93 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.78 : 646.85 = 302.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.78/646.85 = 302.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.78x = 646.85 × 302.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.78x = 195,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,950.27/468.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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