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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.81, 646.59 and 364.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.81, 646.59 and 364.22 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.81 : 646.59 = 364.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.81/646.59 = 364.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.81x = 646.59 × 364.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.81x = 235,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,501.01/468.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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