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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.05, 645.22 and 327.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.05, 645.22 and 327.73 is: 451.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.05 : 645.22 = 327.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.05/645.22 = 327.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.05x = 645.22 × 327.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.05x = 211,456.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,456.31/468.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.79

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