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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.91, 646.25 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.91, 646.25 and 375.96 is: 518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.91 : 646.25 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.91/646.25 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.91x = 646.25 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.91x = 242,964.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,964.69/468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.15

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