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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.82, 646.86 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.82, 646.86 and 303 is: 418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.82 : 646.86 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.82/646.86 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.82x = 646.86 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.82x = 195,998.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,998.58/468.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.07

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