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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.83, 647.12 and 303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.83, 647.12 and 303.06 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.83 : 647.12 = 303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.83/647.12 = 303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.83x = 647.12 × 303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.83x = 196,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,114.67/468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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