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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.01, 645.06 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.01, 645.06 and 362.71 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.01 : 645.06 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.01/645.06 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.01x = 645.06 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.01x = 233,969.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,969.71/468.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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