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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.60 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.60 and 374.48 is: 516.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.60 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.60 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.60 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 241,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,764.29/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.59

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