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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.99, 647.46 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.99, 647.46 and 386.37 is: 533.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.99 : 647.46 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.99/647.46 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.99x = 647.46 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.99x = 250,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,159.12/468.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.40

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