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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.84 and 312.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.84 and 312.80 is: 431.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.84 = 312.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.84 = 312.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.84 × 312.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 202,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,018.75/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.66

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