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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.64 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.64 and 290.96 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.64 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.64 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.64 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 187,855.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,855.41/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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