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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 646.76 and 448.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 646.76 and 448.24 is: 618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 646.76 = 448.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/646.76 = 448.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 646.76 × 448.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 289,903.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,903.70/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.24

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