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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 646.59 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 646.59 and 303.06 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 646.59 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/646.59 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 646.59 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 195,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,955.57/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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