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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.44 and 341.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.44 and 341.79 is: 471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.44 = 341.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.44 = 341.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.44 × 341.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 220,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,604.94/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.38

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