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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.87, 646.46 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.87, 646.46 and 358.17 is: 493.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.87 : 646.46 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.87/646.46 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.87x = 646.46 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.87x = 231,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,540.79/468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.83

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