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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.89, 646.60 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.89, 646.60 and 357.14 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.89 : 646.60 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.89/646.60 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.89x = 646.60 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.89x = 230,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,924.94/468.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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