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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 645.16 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 645.16 and 374.49 is: 516.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 645.16 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/645.16 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 645.16 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 241,605.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,605.97/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.21

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