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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 647.24 and 303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 647.24 and 303.12 is: 418.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 647.24 = 303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/647.24 = 303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 647.24 × 303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 196,191.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,191.39/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.40

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