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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.03, 646.74 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.03, 646.74 and 405.66 is: 560.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.03 : 646.74 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.03/646.74 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.03x = 646.74 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.03x = 262,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,356.55/468.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.55

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