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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 645.81 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 645.81 and 293.42 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 645.81 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/645.81 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 645.81 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 189,493.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,493.57/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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