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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.07, 645.77 and 311.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.07, 645.77 and 311.00 is: 429.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.07 : 645.77 = 311.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.07/645.77 = 311.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.07x = 645.77 × 311.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.07x = 200,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,832.02/468.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.07

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