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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.04, 645.64 and 290.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.04, 645.64 and 290.89 is: 401.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.04 : 645.64 = 290.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.04/645.64 = 290.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.04x = 645.64 × 290.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.04x = 187,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,810.22/468.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.27

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