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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.02, 645.95 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.02, 645.95 and 344.32 is: 475.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.02 : 645.95 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.02/645.95 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.02x = 645.95 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.02x = 222,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,410.17/468.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.21

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