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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.92, 647.54 and 352.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.92, 647.54 and 352.28 is: 486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.92 : 647.54 = 352.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.92/647.54 = 352.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.92x = 647.54 × 352.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.92x = 228,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,115.39/468.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.47

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