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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 646.99 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 646.99 and 303.08 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 646.99 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/646.99 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 646.99 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 196,089.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,089.73/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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