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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468, 645.87 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468, 645.87 and 293.46 is: 404.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468 : 645.87 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468/645.87 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468x = 645.87 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468x = 189,537.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,537.01/468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.99

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